Sorry to hear it was stolen from you. Even if you didn't want the watch back I doubt that the new owner will 'fess up here on this forum as that would implicate them in the handling of stolen goods. This just opens up a whole can of worms...
Haha true, I was thinking more so if anybody saw it up for sale somewhere. I assume it made it's way to a NY pawn shop so who knows where it could be now
Currently getting my FOIS serviced at a local watchmaker after the crown and stem pulled out. The watch isn't passing the pressure test and appears to be leaking from the crown and pushers. They were going to look into replacing the c clip style pushers with screw in ones, has anyone had any luck with this?
is your watchmaker using a new crown and pushers or the old ones? Because these are meant to be replaced at each service by Omega. If reusing old parts to save money (or because he doesn’t have a parts account) that is the likely source of the problem.
Hi all, I had planned to sell my FOIS to finance the “Ed White” should I ever get the call from the OB. Now it happened and I bought the 321 but want to keep the FOIS as well. Is this sensible? It’s such a beautiful watch and I love the sword hands and the fact goes well as a daily wearer. Or are they too similar?
They are replacing the parts. Water ingress seems much more common on the FOIS than other Speedmaster models. The biggest difference between the FOIS and other models in regards to possible water ingress seems to be the use of c clip vs screw in pushers.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/condensation-in-an-fois.128785/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/condensation-omega-speedmaster-fois-crystal.140392/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/first-omega-in-space-moisture.124867/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/ixaw7w/omega_fois_keeps_fogging_up/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/rqubge/omega_speedmaster_fois_and_condensation_inside/
They are replacing the parts. Water ingress seems much more common on the FOIS than other Speedmaster models. The biggest difference between the FOIS and other models in regards to possible water ingress seems to be the use of c clip vs screw in pushers.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/condensation-in-an-fois.128785/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/condensation-omega-speedmaster-fois-crystal.140392/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/first-omega-in-space-moisture.124867/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/ixaw7w/omega_fois_keeps_fogging_up/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/rqubge/omega_speedmaster_fois_and_condensation_inside/
This really has nothing to do with it. The 3861 models use the type of pusher that the cap is held in place with a c-clip. Same for many of the diving chronographs that are rated to 600m.
It’s likely that the seals have gone bad, as they all do eventually...
Good to know, thank you for the information Archer. I (falsely) assumed that the c-clip was the budget and less robust method of retaining the pushers.
Had the pushers replaced with screw in type, slightly thicker crown, and all the tubes replaced. Finally passed the pressure test. Picking it up tomorrow, keeping all the original parts. I'm sure some will think I ruined it.
Hello to everyone. Had my FOIS on today and thought of this thread. Happy Friday from #95xx
By the way, a colleague recently purchased a pre-owned FOIS number 1498X which I believe is the highest numbered edition I have seen. Can anyone verify or confirm perhaps what ultimately the total production amount was? Would be cool to know what the last numbered edition was.
Have a great weekend everyone.
